At the event, you will pick up your spat-on-shell (baby oysters set on recycled shells) and the 18" x 9" cages and other supplies needed to grow them. We require a $25 fee for this kit to offset program costs.
Fully vaccinated people do not need to wear a mask while attending a CBF event. We recommend that unvaccinated people continue to wear a mask and practice physical distancing whenever possible.
NEW GARDENERS: Please read our New Gardeners web page before you register for a seminar.
Registration is open. See locations, dates, times, and registration links below.
CBF is proud to once again partner with Lynnhaven River NOW and the Elizabeth River Project to help expand our oyster gardening program. The oyster gardening event in Virginia Beach is co-hosted by Lynnhaven River NOW. The Oyster Gardening event in Norfolk for RiverStar Homes and RiverStar businesses is co-hosted by the Elizabeth River Project. The oyster gardening event in Portsmouth is made possible by generous funding from the Beazley Foundation.
Locations, Dates, Times, and Registration Links
Registration closes two days prior to the event.
Virginia Beach Oyster Gardening Seminar
June 11, 2022
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Norfolk Oyster Gardening Seminar
June 16, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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VA Eastern Shore Oyster Gardening Seminar
June 18, 2022
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Hampton Oyster Gardening Seminar
June 23, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Irvington Oyster Gardening Seminar
June 25, 2022
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Gloucester Point Oyster Gardening Seminar
July 19, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Tappahannock Oyster Gardening Seminar
July 21, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Portsmouth Oyster Gardening Seminar
July 26, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Newport News Oyster Gardening Seminar
July 28, 2022
6:00-8:00 p.m.
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Virginia Beach II Oyster Gardening Seminar
July 30, 2022
9:00-11:00 a.m.
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If you have questions regarding CBF's Oyster Gardening program please e-mail, OysterGardener@cbf.org or call 757-644-4125.
